Early Touches Coaching Course

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Course Level

Scottish FA Level 1.1

Coaching Pathway

Children’s Pathway

Course Aims & Objectives

This 6-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise, who work with children of primary school age. In addition to delivering new content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique, focus on skill development and will explore the best age-specific activities for developing young players.

Target Candidate

Those coaches actively working within children’s football

Admission Criteria/ Pre-Requisites

In order to be accepted onto the Scottish FA Early Touches (Level 1.1) course, candidates must have as a minimum:

Scottish FA ‘Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football’ award completed within the past three years.

Overseas/ international candidates

Apply online; entry level course only

Course Duration

One day/Six hours

Assessment

The course is non-assessable and is attendance based only. However, in order to achieve the award, 100% attendance is mandatory during course hours.

Cost

£45

Quality Mark Discount

Not applicable

Payment

Payment must be made online, at the time of booking.

Cost inclusive

Access to the Scottish FA Live LMS (Learning Management System), including all course notes and materials; tuition fees.

Additional Information

During practical components of the course, all course candidates will be expected to participate in football-related activity for the full duration of the course.

The Scottish FA Live LMS (Learning Management System) will be utilised for the dissemination of all course materials and information; candidates are expected to check the LMS regularly for updates and notifications.